Solicitor at Prettys Solicitors LLP
Matthew Cole
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 16376
Matthew qualified as a solicitor at a firm in the city in 1995, joined Prettys in 1997 and became a partner in 2002. He specialises in Employment Law, and also Data Protection and Information Security Law. Matthew primarily works with larger corporates, public sector organisations and third sector organisations on a variety of people-related issues, as well as helping them navigate through the increasingly important areas of privacy law, data protection and confidential information. He regularly provides training and workshops on a variety of subjects. Matthew is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and International Bar Association and has contributed the UK chapters of the American Bar Association’s Global Guide to Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets in Employment Law. He is also a member of the Corporation at Suffolk New College.
6th Floor, St Vincent House, St Vincent House, 1 Cutler St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1UQ
Licensed for 28 years
Practice Areas
IT & Intellectual Property, Employment, Company & Commercial
- IT & Intellectual Property 33%
- Employment 33%
- Company & Commercial 33%
4 Client Reviews
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About Matthew Cole
Matthew qualified as a solicitor at a firm in the city in 1995, joined Prettys in 1997 and became a partner in 2002. He specialises in Employment Law, and also Data Protection and Information Security Law. Matthew primarily works with larger corporates, public sector organisations and third sector organisations on a variety of people-related issues, as well as helping them navigate through the increasingly important areas of privacy law, data protection and confidential information. He regularly provides training and workshops on a variety of subjects. Matthew is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and International Bar Association and has contributed the UK chapters of the American Bar Association’s Global Guide to Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets in Employment Law. He is also a member of the Corporation at Suffolk New College.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Matthew Cole
Address
Prettys Solicitors LLP
6th Floor, St Vincent House
St Vincent House
1 Cutler St
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 1UQ
Phone 01473 232121
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/11/95
08/09/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Prettys Solicitors
?-present
Outstanding support and service
We as a company have used Prettys on more than one occasion and never do they disappoint. They are professional and personable, resulting in a professional relationship based on trust.
Well done to team Pretty! keep up the good work!
Solicitor named in this review: Matthew Cole
A representative from Prettys Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 24 August, 2021
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First choice law firm
Prettys have been our company’s first choice Law firm for 25 years, so when we needed advice on GDPR we called them and received quick, concise and easy to follow advice. This level of service and expertise is something we have become accustomed to from Prettys. If ever I am asked who to use I always recommend Prettys.
Solicitor named in this review: Matthew Cole
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Extremely helpful
I have always found the legal advice received from Prettys to be extremely helpful and their presentation and support extremely professional.
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Expert advice and support
Leading Lives has used Prettys for legal advice prior to and since its’ formation in November 2011. We have used a wide range of Prettys services in this time and have always found them to provide professional, timely, diligent, expert advice and support. I have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
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